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Where do you look for the correct tire PSI?

Where do you look for the correct tire PSI?

Check the Manufacturer’s Recommended PSI Look on the driver’s side door jamb or your owner’s manual to find the recommended cold tire PSI for your front and rear tires. If you cannot find it, you should consult your vehicle dealer, manufacturer, or a qualified tire professional.

What should the pressure be on new tires?

Even after you’ve replaced your tires, the same pressure guidelines on your car’s label apply to new tires of the same size. If your tires are larger than the stock models that came on your car and you’re unsure of the recommended PSI, check the tire’s sidewall to find the maximum cold PSI level.

What should the pressure be on a SL tire?

The maximum allowed pressure listed on a tire’s sidewall can be higher however. Some tires list 44 psi and many higher speed tires will list 50-51 psi. This added pressure does nothing for load capacity. Pressures above 35-36 psi for SL tires and 41-42 psi for XL tires will not increase the load capacity of the tire.

What should the tyre pressure be on a fat bike?

A thin road tyre would have 6-8 bar of pressure, much like a road bike (have a look at our tyre pressure calculator for road bikes), while for a fat bike tire, a pressure of 0.5 bar will suffice.

Do you need to check the air pressure in your spare tire?

(While you’re at it, check the air in your spare tire, too. It loses air pressure over time.) Even after you’ve replaced your tires, the same pressure guidelines on your car’s label apply to new tires of the same size.

Why is correct tire pressure so important?

Why correct tire pressure is so important Correct tire pressure is really important. All tires lose 1 to 3-psi of pressure per month, so making sure you have the correct tire pressure is important to getting the most life from your tires. An underinflated tire costs in you lower gas mileage and lower tire life.

What’s the correct way to check tire pressure?

Here’s how: Purchase a trusted tire pressure gauge. Check your tires “cold” – before you’ve driven or at least three hours after you’ve driven. Insert tire pressure gauge into the valve stem on your tire. (If you are using a digital tire gauge like the one… Compare the measured psi to the psi

What’s the proper tire pressure for your car?

Small Sized car normal tire size (around 185/55 – 15) ~ 2.1 bar (30 psi) Medium Sized Car normal tire size (around 195/55 – 16) ~ 2.5 bar (36 psi) Large Sized car normal tire size (around 245/55 – 18) 2.9 bar (42 psi)

What is the recommended car tire pressure?

– Small Sized car normal tire size (around 185/55 – 15) ~ 2.1 bar (30 psi) – Medium Sized Car normal tire size (around 195/55 – 16) ~ 2.5 bar (36 psi) – Large Sized car normal tire size (around 245/55 – 18) 2.9 bar (42 psi)

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Ruth Doyle